The best restaurants serving Italian food in Central Bedfordshire East of England

We have been to O'Sarracino a few times a food never disappoints! I tend to have the Linguine Allo Scoglio because I just love it, and my partner tried loads of different dishes and everything has been perfect! The tiramisu is TO DIE FOR!!!! The staff are friendly and very attentive. Gioconda is great!

Brilliant deli - reminded me of the Italian delis in London's Soho from my childhood. Great spaghetti and Guanciale which we just happened to need for a recipe. And in Dunstable of all places

Very pleasant, service bubbly and professional. Really good evening. Well done team, important that the evening went well. It did!

La Bella Calabria at 100 Parkside Dr, Houghton Regis, is an absolute gem for those seeking authentic Italian cuisine with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We recently celebrated a friend’s birthday here, and it turned out to be a delightful experience that exceeded all expectations. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance felt cozy and inviting, with a touch of rustic Italian charm. The staff were exceptionally friendly, attentive, and accommodating, making sure everything was perfect for our celebration. They even went the extra mile to add a special touch for the birthday, which made our evening feel extra memorable. The food was outstanding—every dish we tried was packed with flavor and prepared with evident care and fresh ingredients. The menu offered a variety of options, from classic Italian staples like pasta and pizza to more refined dishes. The lasagna was perfectly layered with rich, savory sauce, and the seafood risotto was bursting with freshness. The pizzas were authentic, with a thin, crispy crust and generous toppings. For dessert, the tiramisu was heavenly—light, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. Portion sizes were generous, and the prices were very reasonable considering the high quality of the food and service. The restaurant also had a well-curated wine list, which complemented the dishes perfectly. Overall, La Bella Calabria is the perfect spot for a cozy dinner, a family gathering, or a special celebration like ours. It’s a place where you feel like a valued guest, and the delicious food will have you coming back for more. Highly recommended for anyone in the Dunstable area looking for a taste of Italy!

Oh, this place is sublime ..! Simple, wholesome, well cooked food. Ridiculously good Worth a visit

Today, after a long absence, I came with my husband for pizza. What was our surprise when we received the pizzas. They are not the same pizzas we ate before, I don't know if it was because of the change of the pizza maker or something else, a large amount of cheese on each pizza after eating a few pieces everything started to grow in the mouth. The atmosphere and service are 5 with a plus. Only garlic pizza was amazing 🤩

Excellent service excellent establishment highly recommended desserts!

Visited on multiple occasions and always had excellent friendly service and the pizzas are second to none.

Lovely food, excellent service, efficient and friendly. One of the nicest meals out I've had for a while.

Although was extremely busy the food and service was top notch... Highly recommend Mama Rosas

12 quid for avocado toast?! You are jokers… didn’t even bother with prices like that

Came on the off chance that they could fit us in, which we did. I had the pan fried bream and it was the best fish I had ever eaten. The staff were really nice and professional. The portions were an OK size and they were a decent price. The seating was nice and inviting and the decor was really nice. We visited twice and as I was visiting, the bream will be forever in my dreams.

Amazing meal, you can't beat this place for an amazing Italian meal, staff are so friendly and food is unbelievably good! Highly recommend you won't be disappointed

This is the worst food I have ever had delivered. Absolutely disgusting. Never again.

I’ve been to the “cottage bar and bistro” twice in the last couple of weeks and have enjoyed the food on both occasions. I had the mussels to start followed by spaghetti with seafood. Both were nicely cooked with fresh seafood and very delicious. Previously I had calamari and sea-bass which were also lovely. The portion size was perfect for me. The service was efficient and the chef was able to offer an alternate for our friend who had specific dietary requirements. I will return as there are other dishes on the menu which I’d like to try.